A Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin aircrew from Coast Guard Air Facility Newport lowers Petty Officer 2nd Class Ben Sobels, Coast Guard Aviation Survival Technician onto God's Thumb in Lincoln City, Oregon, May 24, 2026. The aircrew was able to safely transport her to Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital for treatment of her injuries. (Photo courtesy of Lincoln City Fire) MAY 26, … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Transports 2 After Plane Crashes
MAY 22, 2026 — Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City aircrew transported two people in stable condition after their plane crashed on North Fox Island in Lake Michigan Wednesday. Coast Guard Sector Northern Great Lakes watchstanders received notification of a plane crash with two people aboard at 6:45 p.m. An Air Station Traverse City MH-60 Jayhawk aircrew launched, … [Read more...]
Be Prepared During National Safe Boating Week
MAY 21, 2026 – In support of National Safe Boating Week, held from May 16 to 22, the Coast Guard urges all boaters and paddlers throughout the country to become knowledgeable on water safety as we enter the 2026 boating season. As the weather improves, the Coast Guard reminds mariners that conditions can change quickly. Last year, the Coast Guard responded to 1,295 search … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Rescues 3 on Lake Erie
MAY 21, 2026 — Coast Guard Station Marblehead rescued two people in the water and Coast Guard Air Station Detroit assisted in the rescue of a third person near Kelleys Island on Lake Erie Tuesday. Coast Guard Sector Detroit watchstanders received initial notification from Erie County dispatchers at 6:36 p.m. Tuesday, reporting a possible person in the water. A Station … [Read more...]
Coast Guard to Commission Cutter Vincent Danz
MAY 20, 2026 — The Coast Guard is scheduled to hold a commissioning ceremony for Coast Guard Cutter Vincent Danz, May 22, 2026. WHO: (Presiding Official) Admiral T. Allan, Vice Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard WHAT: Commissioning ceremony for Coast Guard Cutter Vincent Danz. WHEN: Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM WHERE: Intrepid Museum and Pier 86 … [Read more...]